2006 Kwik M4000 | 2005 Kwik M4000 | 2008 Kwik M4000 | 2007 Kwik M4000 — Power train: axle assembly
Published March 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 8, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V170000, published March 15, 2011 and initiated March 8, 2011. Recalling firm: KWIK-LOC CORPORATION; 2006 Kwik M4000 | 2005 Kwik M4000 | 2008 Kwik M4000 | 2007 Kwik M4000 — Power train: axle assembly.
What's the hazard
KWIK-LOC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 CONVERTER DOLLIES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
What to do
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KWIK
- Model
- M4000
- Manufacturer
- KWIK-LOC CORPORATION
- Lot
- 2006 KWIK M4000 | 2005 KWIK M4000 | 2008 KWIK M4000 | 2007 KWIK M4000
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Kwik M4000 | 2005 Kwik M4000 | 2008 Kwik M4000 | 2007 Kwik M4000 — Power train: axle assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V170000 on March 15, 2011. Reported hazard: KWIK-LOC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 CONVERTER DOLLIES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE MAY HAVE BEEN APPLIED ON THE SPINDLE NUT ON THE ARVINMERITOR TL SERIES TRAILER AXLES INSTALLED IN THESE VAN TRAILERS WHERE THE STAKE WASHER FOR THE NUT IS STAKED IN A SINGLE LOCATION AS OPPOSED TO MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.
What should I do if I have this product?
ARVINMERITOR IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE SUBJECT AXLES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE ARVINMERITOR DEFECT REPORT 10E-058. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVIN MERITOR AT 1-248-273-4641.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KWIK. Model: M4000.